Vintage Chashaku Tea Scoop, Daitokuji Koutou-in, Murasakino, Matsunaga Gouzan, Unno Soutai, Name: Wakagoma, Matcha Bamboo Scoop:
MS-050801
The Chashaku Tea Scoop was named “Senshin” by Matsunaga Gouzan.
# Matsunaga Gouzan
Matsunaga Gouzan (1943 – ) also known as Souchuu.
1943 Born in Nose Town, Toyono District, Osaka Prefecture
1950 He entered the enter the Buddhist priesthood under Matsunaga Motonaga at Chousanji Temple located in Toyono District, Osaka Prefecture.
He studied Zen at the Zen Hall of Kennin-ji Monastery under Takeda Ekijuu (1896-1989).
1971 He became the head priest of Koutokuin, a sub-temple of Daitokuji. He also serves as the head priest of Ryuouji Temple in Ueno City, Mie Prefecture.
He is the 13th head of the Hisada School of the Arisugawa School of Tea Ceremony.
Based Cutting by Unno Soutai
# Unno Soutai
Unno Soutai Born in Kyoto in 1947 In 1964, he met bamboo craftsman Kouno Soushun. Graduated from Fushimi Industrial High School’s Craft Department in 1966 and began studying bamboo craft. In 1970, he was given the name Soutai by his teacher. In 1982, he was requested by the head of the flower arrangement school and studied under Sugihara Kazefu. In 1986, he was named Kazefu as a successor.
Unno Soutai is also famous as a woodcarver for Daitokuji and has many works made from old materials received from Daitokuji. He has also worked with old materials from Daitokuji, Soukokuji, Todaiji, and Myokian.
# Koutouin Temple
Koutouin is a sub-temple of Daitokuji (Murasakino). It was founded by Hosokawa Tadaoki, who was counted as one of the seven wise men of Rikyu and was a master of tea. It has become the family temple of the Hosokawa clan. The academy is said to have been relocated from the residence of Sen no Rikyu. The grave tower of Hosokawa Tadaoki is a stone lantern handed down from Sen no Rikyu. The southern garden of the Hojo (Abbot’s Quarters) is beautiful with autumn leaves, and the autumn leaves are especially worth seeing.
The meaning of Wakagoma（若駒） is a word also used as a poetic name. It is not a Zen phrase, but in haiku and similar traditions, it is known as a seasonal word for late spring.
It refers to the lively image of a young horse or foal running energetically through the spring fields, full of vitality.
Tea gatherings are held throughout the year, but some are especially suited to the atmosphere of spring.
A late-spring tea setting is characterized by a rich sense of seasonal feeling: while cherishing the passing of spring, it also incorporates hints of early summer, such as fresh greenery and fragrant breezes.
It is excellent vintage condition consistent with age.
It comes with original tube, original paulownia box with title and original paper box.
It was belonged to our father.
He loved Koutouin the most.
According to him, it seemed the tea scoop was used the bamboo from Koutouin by Unno Soushin.
Because the shape is normally called “Furutake Daitokuji Shape”.
We hope someone treasure it instead of our father.
You are able to use this Chashaku for your Tea Ceremonies.
It is also suitable for Zen lovers.
Measurement
Chashaku
Wide: 1.0cm / 0 25/64”
Length: 18.5cm / 7 9/32”
Weight: 2g
Tube
Wide: 2.4cm / 0 15/16”
Length: 21.6cm / 8 1/2”
Height: 2.3cm / 0 57/64”
Weight: 37g
Box
Wide: 3.8cm / 1 31/64”
Length: 23.2cm / 9 1/8”
Height: 4.1cm / 1 39/64”
Weight: 40g
Paper Box
Wide: 6.0cm / 2 23/64”
Length: 24.4cm / 9 19/32”
Height: 5.2cm / 2 3/64”
Weight: 55g
Age: 1971-
Material: Bamboo
Color: Biscuit, Beige, Buff, Khaki, Ocher
Chashaku Artist, Based Cutting: Unno Soutai
Condition: Excellent vintage condition consistent with age. (Very less used)
* Original paulownia box
* Original tube
* Original paper box
* Guide paper
* Guarantee sticker
* Title
* Inscription
* No splits
* Almost no discoloration on the tube, wooden box.
* Light discoloration on the bottom of the paper box. (Refer to No. 10 photo)
* You may find “minor scratch” on tube, wooden box and paper box.
* Actual colors may vary due to the fact that every computer monitor, laptop, tablet and phone screen.
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